Fiscal Sponsorship Transparency Act of 2026
Key claim: The Fiscal Sponsorship Transparency Act of 2026 (HR9721) was ordered to be reported in the nature of a substitute by a 23–15 vote in the 119th Congress.
Abstract
(HR9721 · 119th Congress) Latest action (2026-07-22): Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 15.
Why this matters
Fiscal sponsorship arrangements are a common vehicle through which advocacy and political-adjacent activity is funded via intermediary nonprofits, and transparency rules in this area shape how donors and affected communities can trace influence on civil rights policy debates. The bill’s committee-level markup with a substitute — but no enacted change — signals ongoing legislative interest in donor and intermediary disclosure without yet altering the operative regime.